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What is the best landscape lens for Fujifilm X-T5?

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I finally bit the bullet and grabbed the X-T5 last month and man that 40 megapixel sensor is no joke but it is seriously making me rethink my entire lens lineup. I have been shooting with Fuji since the original X-E1 days so I know my way around the system but this high resolution jump is a whole different beast when it comes to landscape work. Im planning this big hiking trip to the Dolomites in Italy next month and I really want to make the most of those pixels.

My logic was originally to just stick with my old 10-24mm f4 but after some test shots in the backyard I feel like it is just not resolving the fine details like it used to on my older bodies. It feels a bit mushy in the corners? So I started looking at the newer stuff. I was thinking maybe the 18mm f1.4 LM WR because everyone says it is basically the sharpest thing Fuji has ever made but then I worry 18mm isnt wide enough for some of those massive mountain vistas.

Then I looked at the 8-16mm f2.8 but that thing is huge and I am trying to keep my pack light for the long hikes plus the lack of front filter threads is a massive pain for my long exposure stuff. Here is what I am stuck between right now:

  • The newer 10-24mm WR version (is it actually better glass or just weather sealing?)
  • The 14mm f2.8 (older but maybe a hidden gem?)
  • The 10-18mm from Sigma because I heard it is tiny and sharp
  • Just going with the 16mm f1.4 prime and stitching panoramas

My budget is hovering around $1100 but I could go higher if it is a lens that is gonna last me another five years. I keep going back and forth on whether I need the zoom versatility or if I should just commit to a super sharp prime and work for the composition. Has anyone here spent significant time with the 40MP sensor and found a wide angle that actually holds up?


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Honestly, that 40MP sensor is demanding. The Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f4 R OIS WR uses the same optics as the old one, so it wont fix your corner issues. I have used most of these for landscape work and the Dolomites require high resolving power.


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I'd suggest being careful with that older 14mm. The Sigma 10-18mm f2.8 DC DN Contemporary is way more budget-friendly and handles those megapixels better than legacy Fuji glass, plus it's tiny for hiking.


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Regarding what #1 said about "Honestly, that 40MP sensor is demanding. The Fujifilm..." - they are totally spot on! I love that Fujifilm X-T5 so much but it really does make you look at your old kit in a totally new light. I had a similar journey where I was super attached to my older gear because it was reliable and safe for years. When I finally saw the files from a high-res sensor though... wow! The jump in detail is just amazing but yeah those corners can be heartbreakers on older glass. It basically forced me to rethink my whole bag for landscape trips. Are you planning to do huge gallery prints or is this mostly for high-end digital stuff? Also, I have to ask... are you a tripod-only shooter for these vistas or do you need something that balances well for handheld shots while you're trekking?


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Ok adding this to my list of things to try. Thanks for the tip!


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